How To Draw A Realistic Mermaid Step By Step Easy

Mermaid Drawing

Learn how to draw a mermaid in this easy step by step tutorial. This simple mermaid drawing can also be colored in or painted later!

In this tutorial you'll learn how to sketch in a mermaid with long flowing hair and a beautiful tail with scales with a pencil. It's simple and easy for kids, teens and adults.

If you're looking for an easy (step by step) mermaid painting tutorial, check out this mermaid painting

Now let's draw some mermaids!

How to Draw a Mermaid Ideas

The cartoon mermaid drawing tutorial below is a cute and easy way to draw a mermaid with her tail.

Since her face is not showing, so it makes this drawing a bit easier for all skill levels.

Looking for ideas on what to do with this mermaid drawing? Place a rock or 2 below the mermaid hands to look like she's gazing out towards the ocean. Or put her in an underwater scene where she is swimming.

She would also make an awesome Ariel from The Little Mermaid (use orange for her hair and a turquoise tail).

This mermaid drawing is quite versatile.

If you're looking for a realistic looking mermaid drawing, this is a good tutorial you can follow. Alternatively, if you're looking for a cartoon version with her face showing, follow this YouTube tutorial.

How to Draw a Mermaid Step By Step

Active Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

pencil
paper
eraser
colored pencils (optional)

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